7.4 ap world history amsco economy in the interwar period Flashcards
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What major global event significantly impacted economies during the interwar period?
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The Great Depression
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True or False: The interwar period saw a rise in economic nationalism.
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True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was a series of economic policies that aimed to stabilize the economy during the Great Depression.
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New Deal
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Which country experienced hyperinflation in the early 1920s?
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Germany
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What was the primary cause of the Great Depression?
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Stock market crash of 1929
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a response to the Great Depression? A) Expansion of social welfare programs B) Implementation of austerity measures C) Increase in military spending D) Global trade agreements
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D) Global trade agreements
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What economic system gained popularity in several countries during the interwar period as a response to economic instability?
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Fascism
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True or False: The United States was the first country to recover from the Great Depression.
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False
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Which international organization was created to promote economic cooperation and prevent future depressions?
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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What was the impact of tariffs during the interwar period?
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They contributed to a decline in international trade.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was a significant trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs in the 1930s.
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Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act
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Multiple Choice: Which country implemented a five-year plan aimed at rapid industrialization during the interwar period? A) Italy B) Japan C) Soviet Union D) United States
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C) Soviet Union
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What was one major effect of the Great Depression on global politics?
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Rise of totalitarian regimes
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True or False: Agricultural overproduction was a key factor in the onset of the Great Depression.
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True
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Which U.S. president is associated with the New Deal?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was a period of severe drought that exacerbated the economic difficulties for farmers in the U.S.
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Dust Bowl
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant effect of the Great Depression in Europe? A) Increased immigration B) Economic recovery C) Widespread unemployment D) Expansion of trade
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C) Widespread unemployment
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What was the purpose of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930?
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To protect American industry by raising tariffs on imports.
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True or False: The interwar period was characterized by significant economic growth worldwide.
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False
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Which ideology promoted state control of the economy and was adopted by Italy and Germany during the interwar period?
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Fascism
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What was one major consequence of the global economic downturn during the interwar period?
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Increased political instability and conflict.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was an economic policy that emphasized government spending to stimulate the economy.
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Keynesianism
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Multiple Choice: Which country remained largely unaffected by the Great Depression? A) United Kingdom B) Japan C) France D) All were affected
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B) Japan
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What role did women play in the workforce during the interwar period?
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Women increasingly entered the workforce to support their families during economic hardship.
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True or False: The interwar period was a time of significant economic equality.
False
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What treaty officially ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
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True or False: The Treaty of Versailles placed full blame for World War I on Germany.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was created after World War I to promote peace but ultimately failed to prevent future conflicts.
League of Nations
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Which country was created from the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I?
Czechoslovakia
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What major economic issue did Germany face as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Reparations payments
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories did Germany lose due to the Treaty of Versailles? A) Alsace-Lorraine B) Bavaria C) Prussia D) Brandenburg
A) Alsace-Lorraine
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Which two countries were involved in unresolved tensions over the region of Danzig after WWI?
Germany and Poland
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True or False: The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret arrangement between France and Britain regarding the division of the Ottoman Empire.
True
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What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations?
To prevent future wars through collective security
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that sought to establish a national homeland for the Jewish people after WWI.
Zionist movement
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What was one major consequence of the redrawing of national boundaries after WWI?
Ethnic tensions and conflicts
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following nations was created after WWI? A) Yugoslavia B) Ottoman Empire C) Russia D) Prussia
A) Yugoslavia
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What was the main cause of the unresolved tensions in Eastern Europe after WWI?
Nationalism and ethnic disputes
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True or False: The Treaty of Versailles was widely accepted and supported by the German population.
False
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What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations in the 1930s?
It intensified nationalistic tensions and economic rivalries.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was the agreement that divided the Middle East between Britain and France after WWI.
Sykes-Picot Agreement
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Which empire's collapse led to the creation of several new nations in the Balkans and the Middle East after WWI?
The Ottoman Empire
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Multiple Choice: What was one of the main reasons the League of Nations failed? A) Lack of military power B) Too many members C) It was too successful D) It had no funding
A) Lack of military power
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What was the primary source of conflict between Poland and Germany after WWI?
Control of the city of Danzig
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True or False: The Treaty of Versailles led to the rise of extremist political movements in Germany.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a term used to describe the harsh reparations imposed on Germany after WWI.
War Guilt Clause
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What role did colonial subjects play in World War I?
They fought for the Allies and expected greater autonomy post-war.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a result of the Treaty of Versailles? A) Loss of territory for Germany B) Creation of new nations C) Economic prosperity in Europe D) Military restrictions on Germany
C) Economic prosperity in Europe
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What was the impact of unresolved tensions on the future of Europe?
It set the stage for World War II.
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What treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles
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True or False: The Great Depression contributed to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe.
True
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Fill in the blank: The policy of _______ was used by Western democracies to avoid conflict with aggressive nations in the 1930s.
appeasement
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Which country did Adolf Hitler lead into World War II?
Germany
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What was the name of the German military strategy that emphasized rapid attacks?
Blitzkrieg
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List one of the main causes of World War II.
Expansionist policies of Axis powers
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Who was the leader of Italy during World War II?
Benito Mussolini
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Multiple Choice: Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War II?
The invasion of Poland
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True or False: The League of Nations was effective in preventing aggression by Axis powers.
False
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What ideology did fascist regimes promote during the interwar period?
Nationalism and militarism
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Fill in the blank: The signing of the _______ Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union allowed for the division of Eastern Europe.
Molotov-Ribbentrop
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What was the primary goal of the Munich Agreement?
To appease Hitler and prevent war
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Which country did Japan invade in 1937, escalating tensions in Asia?
China
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?
Economic hardship in Germany
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What was the name of the German political party that Adolf Hitler led?
Nazi Party
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True or False: The United States was initially involved in World War II when it began in Europe.
False
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What event caused the United States to enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
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Fill in the blank: The Axis powers included Germany, Italy, and _______.
Japan
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What was the significance of the Non-Aggression Pact?
It allowed Germany to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention.
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Multiple Choice: Which ideology was characterized by a dictatorial power and strong centralized government?
Fascism
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True or False: The Spanish Civil War was a precursor to World War II.
True
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What was the goal of the Axis powers in World War II?
To expand their territories and influence.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ was an international organization formed after World War I to promote peace.
League of Nations
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What economic crisis in the 1930s contributed to the rise of dictators?
The Great Depression
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Multiple Choice: What did the policy of appeasement allow Germany to do?
Annex territories without facing military opposition
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What was one reason for the failure of the League of Nations?
Lack of enforcement power
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What event is considered the official start of World War II?
The invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.
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True or False: The United States entered World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The Axis Powers primarily consisted of Germany, Italy, and _____ .
Japan.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
It was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces.
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Which conference established the Allied plans for the post-war world?
The Yalta Conference.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War II? A) Treaty of Versailles B) Economic depression C) The rise of fascism D) The Cold War
D) The Cold War.
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What was Operation Barbarossa?
The code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
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True or False: The Holocaust resulted in the deaths of approximately 6 million Jews.
True.
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What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?
To provide military aid to foreign nations during World War II.
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Fill in the blank: The Japanese attack on _____ led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Pearl Harbor.
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Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater?
The Battle of Midway.
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Multiple Choice: Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II? A) Winston Churchill B) Neville Chamberlain C) Clement Attlee D) Tony Blair
A) Winston Churchill.
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What was the Manhattan Project?
A secret U.S. project aimed at developing atomic bombs.
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True or False: The United Nations was formed before the end of World War II.
False.
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What was the significance of D-Day?
It marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
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Fill in the blank: The use of _____ bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to Japan's surrender.
atomic.
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What was the main goal of the Nuremberg Trials?
To hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their actions during the war.
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Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT a member of the Axis Powers? A) Germany B) Italy C) France D) Japan
C) France.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
It marked a turning point in the Eastern Front in favor of the Soviet Union.
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True or False: The Battle of El Alamein was a significant defeat for the Axis Powers in North Africa.
True.
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What was the role of women in the workforce during World War II?
Women took on roles traditionally held by men, including factory work and military service.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Conference resulted in the division of Germany after the war.
Potsdam.
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What was the primary purpose of propaganda during World War II?
To boost morale and encourage enlistment and support for the war effort.
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Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe? A) The Battle of Britain B) The dropping of the atomic bomb C) The surrender of Germany D) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
C) The surrender of Germany.
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What was the main reason for the Japanese internment in the United States during the war?
Fear of espionage and sabotage following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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True or False: World War II ended in 1945.
True.
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What is defined as mass atrocities?
Mass atrocities are large-scale, deliberate acts of violence against civilians, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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Which event is often cited as the first genocide of the 20th century?
The Armenian Genocide, which occurred during World War I from 1915 to 1923.
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True or False: The Holocaust occurred during World War II.
True
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What was the primary target of the Holocaust?
The Jewish population of Europe.
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Fill in the blank: The Rwandan Genocide occurred in ______.
1994
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Which two ethnic groups were involved in the Rwandan Genocide?
Hutus and Tutsis.
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What was the estimated number of deaths during the Cambodian Genocide?
Approximately 1.7 million people.
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Who was the leader responsible for the Cambodian Genocide?
Pol Pot.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following conflicts involved mass atrocities in the 1990s? A) Gulf War B) Bosnian War C) Korean War
B) Bosnian War
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What term is used to describe the systematic extermination of a particular group of people?
Genocide.
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True or False: The United Nations was established after World War II to prevent future mass atrocities.
True
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What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
To hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their actions during the Holocaust.
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Fill in the blank: The Darfur conflict began in ______.
2003
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What international response was triggered by the mass atrocities in Darfur?
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Sudanese officials.
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Which country experienced a mass atrocity known as the 'Cleansing of the Serbs' during the 1990s?
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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What is the significance of the term 'ethnic cleansing'?
It refers to the attempt to establish a region as ethnically homogeneous by using force or intimidation to remove particular groups.
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Multiple Choice: What was the main cause of the Armenian Genocide? A) Religious differences B) Political power C) Ethnic tensions
C) Ethnic tensions
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True or False: The concept of 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) was established to help prevent mass atrocities.
True
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What role did propaganda play in mass atrocities?
Propaganda was used to dehumanize targeted groups and justify violence against them.
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Fill in the blank: The term 'Holodomor' refers to the man-made famine in ______ during the 1930s.
Ukraine
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What was one of the main consequences of the mass atrocities committed in the 20th century?
Increased international awareness and legal frameworks to prevent and punish such acts.
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Which two organizations were primarily involved in humanitarian response during the Rwandan Genocide?
The United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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Multiple Choice: Who was responsible for the genocide in Rwanda? A) U.S. government B) Rwandan Patriotic Front C) Hutu extremists
C) Hutu extremists
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True or False: The Cambodian Genocide was characterized by the elimination of educated individuals.
True
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What is one method used to document and investigate mass atrocities?
Establishing truth commissions.
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Fill in the blank: The term 'genocide' was coined by ______ in 1944.
Raphael Lemkin
